By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com Homicides in Birmingham are down 75 percent so far this year, and the police department’s chief said he hopes to move through the rest of the year with continued success. As of midday Tuesday, detectives had investigated three homicides since Jan. 1, compared to 12 for the same time period in […]
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birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham has updated its traffic calming application process, making it more collaborative, and residents are invited to take the lead. Through April 30, neighborhood associations can apply for roadway improvements for the first half of 2026— with a process designed to center neighborhood voices and shared responsibility. Through this program, neighborhoods […]
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By Tolly Carr | HBCU GameDay The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has issued an official statement following a highly publicized incident involving Tuskegee University head men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor, who was led out of Morehouse College’s gymnasium in handcuffs after the conclusion of a conference game on Saturday. The incident, which drew widespread […]
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BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times ARVETRICE ‘VET’ WADE-JONES & LUCIUS JONES SR. Live: Pleasant Grove Married: April 14, 2019 Met: Summer 2004, at the City of Birmingham’s Public Works division, where they both worked in the Environmental Code Enforcement department as clerks. Vet had already been there when Lucius came on […]
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By Katie Steele | UAB News A registered dietitian provides advice for helping children who may be choosy about what they eat enjoy mealtime without pressure or frustration.Feeding picky eaters is a common challenge for parents. One University of Alabama at Birmingham expert is sharing her top tips to help caregivers succeed at mealtime. “If […]
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